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College student escapes carjacking

Posted: Monday, October 20, 2008

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An 18-year-old Gainesville State College student avoided a carjacking

Saturday night in West Athens, Athens-Clarke police said.

The woman told police she was stopped at the intersection of Epps Bridge Parkway and Timothy Road between 9:45 and 9:55 p.m. when a couple in a dark, older model Honda stopped in front of her vehicle, blocking her from driving forward, according to reports.

A man, who had his hand in his pocket, got out of the Honda and walked toward the student's vehicle, police said.

As he did, the student told police a woman moved from the Honda's passenger side to its driver's side.

The student told police she backed away from the man, who kicked her vehicle, causing a large dent in its side panel, according to reports.

As she drove away, the man chased after her and screamed, police said.

The alleged carjacker is described as a black man, 5 feet 10 inches tall and 160 pounds. No other description was given.